Forward Deployed Engineer

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ABOUT BLITZY Blitzy is a Cambridge, MA based AI software development platform on a mission to revolutionize the software development life cycle by autonomously building custom software to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're transforming how enterprises build software, turning enterprise requirements into production-ready code with an agentic software development platform that can autonomously execute 80% of the quantum of software development work. We're backed by multiple tier 1 investors, and have proven success as founders of previous start-ups. U.S. GenAI startup, Cambridge Office Build the bridge between cutting-edge AI and real-world software development Location: (Hybrid: 3 days/week on-site with customer, 2 days/week at 1 Kendall Square, Cambridge) Travel: Minimal - role is based in Greater Boston area Compensation: $100,000 - $185,000 annually The Role We're looking for a Forward Deployed Software Engineer who thrives at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world enterprise software challenges. You'll embed directly with our customer's engineering team, helping them revolutionize their software development with Blitzy. This isn't a typical solutions engineer role. You'll write production code, architect solutions, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with customer engineering teams to deliver transformative outcomes. You're equally comfortable debugging a complex integration, participating in sprint planning, or whiteboarding architecture with a CTO. Work Arrangement: This role requires being on-site with the customer 3 days per week and at Blitzy headquarters (1 Kendall Square, Cambridge) 2 days per week. This structure ensures deep customer partnership while maintaining connection to our core engineering team. What Success Looks Like - You deploy Blitzy into complex enterprise environments, navigating technical constraints while delivering immediate value - You write custom integrations and extensions that unlock new use cases for customers - You translate ambitious business goals into concrete technical implementations using Blitzy's AI capabilities - You identify patterns across customer needs that influence our product roadmap - You become a trusted technical advisor to engineering leaders, earning their confidence through hands-on expertise - You drive successful POCs that expand into enterprise-wide deployments - You contribute code and insights back to our core platform based on field experience What You'll Do CUSTOMER PARTNERSHIP - Embed with customer teams during critical implementations, serving as their technical co-pilot - Participate in customer sprint planning, architecture reviews, and technical decision-making - Build custom solutions that demonstrate Blitzy's capabilities in their specific environment TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION - Write production-quality code to integrate Blitzy with existing enterprise systems - Develop reusable patterns, scripts, and tools that accelerate customer adoption - Debug complex issues spanning customer infrastructure and our platform - Create technical demos that showcase advanced use cases STRATEGIC IMPACT - Decompose executive vision into actionable engineering roadmaps - Identify expansion opportunities within accounts based on technical insights - Collaborate with our product team to prioritize features based on field experience - Contribute to our technical documentation and best practices Required Experience - 4-10 years of software engineering experience with a track record of shipping production code - Fluency in multiple programming languages (Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, Go, or C#) - Deep understanding of modern software development practices (CI/CD, microservices, cloud architecture) - Experience with enterprise development workflows, including Agile/Scrum methodologies - Hands-on experience with Jira and enterprise software development lifecycle - Proven ability to navigate complex technical environments and stakeholder relationships - Strong communication skills—you can explain technical concepts to anyone from intern to CTO - Must be based in or willing to relocate to Greater Boston area for this hybrid role What Makes You Stand Out - Experience at high-growth startups or in customer-facing engineering roles - Background in AI/ML, developer tools, or enterprise modernization projects - Track record of technical thought leadership (blogs, talks, open source contributions) - Experience with legacy system modernization or large-scale migrations - Passion for the future of AI-powered software development What Makes This Role Different Unlike traditional FDSE roles that focus on configuration and support, you'll be: - Writing production code that directly impacts customer success - Shaping AI adoption at the frontier of what's possible with generative AI - Influencing product direction through direct field experience - Working with our AI platform that generates complete applications, not just code snippets - Growing with flexibility to transition into core product/platform engineering Our Culture Who we are: Led by two pioneering co-founders we are one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S., creating our own category of enterprise autonomous software development. We automate thousands of hours of software development for our customers, which includes strong representation within the Fortune 500. How we work: We move Blitzy Fast: Time is both our company's and our clients' most precious asset. We move quickly and decisively to innovate internally and deliver exceptional software externally. Championship Mindset: We operate like a professional sports team. We win as a team by holding ourselves and each other to high standards, collaborating in-person, and remaining focused on the mission. Passion for Invention: We're pushing the frontier of what's possible, requiring constant innovation and iteration. We Work for the Customer: We focus on delivering outsized value to the customers we work with and expanding those relationships into deep, meaningful partnerships. We believe in being 'everyday athletes'—taking care of ourselves so we can bring our best minds to work. We promote great sleep, movement, and restorative activities for optimal mental performance. It makes for a happier and more productive team. Ready to Join? If you're excited about being on the front lines of the AI revolution in software development, we want to hear from you. This role offers the rare opportunity to work with bleeding-edge technology while solving real enterprise challenges. Blitzy is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We believe different perspectives make us stronger.